I apologize for just using the little "Thanks" thing ... but I was hoping it would suffice until I could get a better handle on how these forums work.

For example, do I answer each individual response ... or wait and post one, probably rather lengthy message, covering all the great advise & suggestions offered by the responders? Also, is there a place where one can post a profile to list his (or her) medical history?

Again, thanks to you all for your interest ... I'll try to get up to speed soon.

gerry